Expert mental health care you can trust
About the team
Dr Jemma Reid is an experienced consultant psychiatrist with over 15 year’s experience working with adults in both the NHS and private sector.
She is experienced in managing a wide range of mental health conditions including mood disorders (including bipolar affective disorder and depression), anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.
About Kernow Psychiatry
Kernow Psychiatry supports people with mental health difficulties who are looking for diagnosis or treatment for a wide variety of mental health challenges, including:
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Depression and mood instability
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Anxiety
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Psychotic symptoms
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OCD and Body Dysmorphia
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Autism and ADHD
Since December 2024, Kernow Psychiatry has been registered with the Care Quality Commission (CGC). This is the independent regulator of health and social care providers in England. They ensure that services deliver care that is safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive.
It is important to be aware that we are not an emergency service provider. Therefore, if you are experiencing symptoms (physical or mental health) that need urgent attention then please contact the below services who provide urgent mental health care support for patients in Cornwall or contact your GP surgery and ask for an urgent appointment. If there is an immediate concern about your safety or that of someone you know then then you may need to call 999 or attend A&E.
Alternatively:
-Call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This call is free and will enable you to speak to a mental health professional in Cornwall.
-24/7 NHS mental health telephone support helpline on 0800 038 5300 for advice and triage.
-Support Matters Cornwall. This is a service for patients under the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s mental health services. This service operates from 5pm to 9am on weekdays and 24-hours a day at weekends and bank holidays. Support can be delivered over the telephone, via text, email or web chat. Call free on 0800 001 4330.
If you need someone to talk to:
Samaritans - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call free on 116 123.
Mind operates an Information Line which provides information on types of mental health problem, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy. It operates from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
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0300 123 3393 / Or text 86463 / info@mind.org.uk
SANE provide emotional support and specialist information to anyone affected by mental health problems. Their SANE Line operates from 4.30pm to 10.30pm every day of the year. Call 0300 304 7000
SHOUT – a 24/7 text service for anyone who is in a crisis. Text 85258
CALM (campaign against living miserably) is specifically for men. The service is open 7 days a week, from 5pm to midnight. Call 0800 58 58 58
Childline (for anyone under 19) Call 0800 1111
Papyrus suicide support helpline – Hopeline 247.
Call 0800 0684141 /Text 07860 039967 / Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
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